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Exclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card list
The PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.

'Potentially catastrophic' – Luxon speaks after Israel conducts ‘pre-emptive strike’ on Iran
The Prime Minister will visit China before heading to the Nato summit in Europe.

Hopes still remain for Italy's long-awaited, longest bridge
There is scepticism the bridge between Sicily and the mainland will be built.

Report: US plan to send foreigners to Guantanamo
US unlikely to inform home governments about impending transfers, officials said.

When it comes to rare metals, China has the upper hand
New York Times: Rare earth minerals are a key issue in talks between the US and China.

German police race to charge McCann suspect before prison release
Christian Brueckner plans to flee to a non-extradition country.

Welcome to Spain's 'Winter Way', a secret alternative to the crowded Camino
The Camino del Invierno is the path less travelled.

Tourists forced to flee Mt Etna as volcano erupts
Tour groups were forced to flee Mt Etna when the volcano erupted. Video / AFP, Margot Shutt

Ukraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWII
Officials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.

Britain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factories
The UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.

Watch: Liam Lawson gifted Whittaker's chocolates by Kiwi F1 fan
Todd Kirkwood had been carrying the blocks for a month while on holiday.

Emmanuel Macron mocks 'shove' incident with wife in staged gesture
Brigitte appeared all smiles, locking arms with Macron in Jakarta.

PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.

'Massive enemy attack': Drone and missile strike hits Kyiv
Eight people were wounded in incident, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap gets under way.

Singapore Airlines adds seats, boosts freight capacity to Christchurch
Weekly flights between Christchurch and Singapore will increase to 11.

Spurs finally end trophy drought with Europa League win over Man Utd
It had been 17 years since Spurs last won any silverware.

How to see Scotland in a day
If you only have one day to explore Scotland, here’s how to see the most.

A guide to Berlin's best museums
Berlin’s many museums cover topics guaranteed to interest every kind of traveller.

Gentrack’s softer-than-expected result hits share price
Limited full-year guidance falls slightly short of analysts' expectations.

'Knocking down walls': New pope vows change amid global challenges
Dignitaries who attended included Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice-President JD Vance.